Electrician

Electrician – Level 3 Only

Location: HMP Bedford – St Loyes Street, Bedford MK40
Salary: £39,579.20 + 5% shift allowance for weekend work + £1000 in RRA per annum
Contract: Full time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & adult/male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday‑Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Bedford runs like a self‑contained town, taking hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body – everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and the wider families and community.

As an Electrician, you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from various trades, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We invite you to apply for this opportunity to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

• Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S). For example: 2367 or 2357.
• Two years' experience working in a role as a fully qualified electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Pride in People. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all.

We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.